Eta Sct

Eta Sct

Eta Sct is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation Eta Sct.

Located approximately 202.3 light-years from Earth, Eta Sct resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Eta Sct is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.83, Eta Sct sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.057.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class K — K-type (Orange)
色指数 (B−V) 1.057

观测

视星等 +4.83
绝对星等 0.87
距离 202 ly

位置

赤经 18h 57.06m
赤纬 -5° 50.78′

常见问题

What type of star is Eta Sct?
Eta Sct is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Eta Sct from Earth?
Eta Sct is approximately 202.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Eta Sct with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.83, Eta Sct is visible to the naked eye.